Bring it into the open or not?

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by bluebow

I do think it should be discussed, but at the same time it is important not to be hasty with a TP diagnosis. Expert advice is required for diagnosis as well as dealing with TP.

My concern is that TP could be accepted by a less experienced archer as the 'easy answer' to problems, when underlying form or mechanical reasons could be causes for the problems the archer is having.

One positive thing is that their does appear to be a stigma attached to TP. While many archers may not understand it, there is support and understanding available.

Can I presume you actually meant; One positive thing is that their does not appear to be a stigma attached to TP. While many archers may not understand it, there is support and understanding available.?

[geoffretired]

Bluebow, you got my attention with the "easy answer" aspect and the "Stigma". You said the stigma was "positive" Did you mean that in the sense that the stigma would put archers off using TP as an excuse?
It is also interesting how often the word "expert" is featuring in the posts.
It seems to suggest, to me, that some difficulties are seen as needing expert help while others can be dealt with by Joe Bloggs. I know TP is devastating. But is that because it has been neglected for so long? Is it because it is seen as a "mind" thing, and we don't do mind things very well?

[bluebow]

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Can I presume you actually meant; One positive thing is that their does not appear to be a stigma attached to TP. While many archers may not understand it, there is support and understanding available.?

Whoops - a typo. I meant 'does not appear'.

I'll edit my previous posting.

[bluebow]

Originally Posted by geoffretired

Bluebow, you got my attention with the "easy answer" aspect and the "Stigma". You said the stigma was "positive" Did you mean that in the sense that the stigma would put archers off using TP as an excuse?

Sorry Geoffretired, there was typo in my original posting. I meant to type that there does not appear to be a stigma associated with TP. I have since edited my posting.

Regarding the 'easy answer'. I just feel it's easy to attach a convenient label to a problem when it's not fully diagnosed and understood, and not have actually found the answer.

I've never suffered from target panic, but I have a number of friends who have experienced it and deal successfully with it.

[geoffretired]

Thanks Bluebow. I have cleared up the "DEAL" and see that you mean it as an on going solution to TP rather than a cure that works and can be dropped when all the tablets have been taken. Very interesting.

[Kellog]

I appear to be unique in the opinion it shouldn't be mentioned in public.

Any archer whos never suffered from it (IMO) can not understand it, and as a sufferer who has mentioned it then I know people who don't experience it tell you to pull yourself together and aim at the ******* middle.

[geoffretired]

Kellog, I think I understand why you voted as you did.It is interesting how you have been treated, but not very nicely.I am reluctant to talk about it to non-sufferers, almost as if not talking will help them to keep clear of it.
When you talked to non-sufferers you ended up being treated as a "malingerer", or have I mis read your intention? It could be a similar situation to the way M.E. has been viewed by some. They dont believe it exists, so anyone claiming to suffer from it is treated as a fraud, or similar. When it is brought into the open and treated as a normal problem, not something strange, there may be a better reaction from those who have not suffered. Just a thought.

[Kellog]

You have a very valid point there Geoff. I am loathe to mention it or the concept to novices, just in case it does act to cause them problems.

I had a lot of help to learn to work thru it, the guy who was coaching me (who is a member of this board) was fantastic- he stood with me, talked me thru every stage of the shot, gave me material to read and exercises (both physical and mental) to do to work thru it.

[cliveanne]

I've come into this a bit late, but having been through the thread, I have to say, "Talk about it" I do not see any stigma attached, I see somebody needing help. I could be you or I one day.
The nearest I have been to TP is shooting at 60yds. I absolutely detested it, I could never seem to get it right. But now, SORTED just by working at it constantly I have no problem getting the results I'm after (Well about 50% of the time) but I expect that is another story

[flamingbladerider]

How can a problem be sorted if its kept in the dark. Its not the end of the world and it can be righted.